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On Russia-Ukraine, the misdiagnosed patient is flatlining

All along we've been told this was about aggressive expansionism and applied a strategy of deterrence. That was wrong.

Poland farmers protest EU
Europe

Poland’s Janus face on Ukraine is untenable

'We'll help you fight Russia whatever it takes' and 'you can't join the EU' are the epitome of official mixed messaging

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Europe

Trump risks going full Biden by giving Tomahawks to Ukraine

He needs to follow his old diplomatic instincts for ending the war, no matter how unpopular with Kyiv and the Europeans

Populist, EU-Ukraine skeptic wins big in Czech elections
Europe

Populist, EU-Ukraine skeptic wins big in Czech elections

If former PM Andrej Babiš is able to form a government and take back his job, it will mean yet another conservative emulating the success of Trump

Vladimir Putin
Europe

Why Putin is winning

Last week's summit revealed just how little leverage the US has, while Europe looks panicked, and Zelensky is painted into a corner

'Security guarantees' dominate talks but remain undefined
Europe

'Security guarantees' dominate talks but remain undefined

A good first step if Europeans resist urge to demand more than the Russians, or even the U.S. is willing to give